Why Churches Should Consider Inviting a Vocational Evangelist
A significant number of churches have never invited a vocational evangelist to speak. Why not?
Tag: Joe McKeever
Do Not Fear. Ever.
Fear of death causes bondage. It keeps people from doing bold things they should be doing. And the devil had been holding the power of death and scaring people. But through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, that power has been restored to its rightful Owner.
Veiled Humility
What if we quit bragging on ourselves and hanging our fragile egos on the line for all the world to see? What if we did our job and said to ourselves, I am only an unworthy servant; Im just doing my job, and left it at that with veiled humility (Luke 17:7-10).
7 Earthshaking Things Jesus Said in Matthew 11
No one ever spoke like Jesus; discover his powerful words in Matthew 11.
Who Do You Compete With? Other Pastors?
Do your job. If you are losing members to the new guy, keep telling yourself (and your leaders who may be panicking at the empty pews and low offerings), This is not about us, but about the Lord Jesus. And if theyre doing a better job over there, then lets pray for them and encourage them. Dealing with church competition requires a focus on your own ministry.
Don’t Jump Ship Too Quickly
So, pastor, you found the going to be tough, some of the leaders resistant, and a few members to be criminal in their behavior? You grew tired of fighting them and fed up with the way they treated you?
Heartless Christianity
This kind of passionless Christianity is the curse of the modern church. No one is drawn to Christ by its display. There is no magnetism, nothing that attracts, and plenty to repel.
Do Your Sermons Provoke Thinking?
The unthinking has a difficult time with Jesus. Our Lord refuses to abide by their demands, just as He did with every group He ministered to in the First Century.
10 Pastor Danger Zones for Leaders
It's the young minister who is more likely to try to brave it out alone. It's the young pastor who is more prone to end up a victim instead of a victor in these pastor danger zones.
Heaven’s Welcoming Party
Take a look at the send-off of the very first Christian martyr, a precious witness for Christ named Stephen. And notice, if you will, the glimpses we are given into the grand reception he is about to receive in Heaven... a true heaven's welcoming party.